1950s
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Eye To Eye: London-New York
Larry Adler provides musical commentary to scenes from London and New York. (1957)
Hollywoodland
1950s drama about a private eye investigating the mysterious death of actor George Reeves.
Good Night, and Good Luck
Drama set in 1950s America. A TV reporter takes a stand against Senator Joseph McCarthy.
20. Reel History of Britain: Beside the Seaside
Melvyn Bragg looks back to the 1950s and the heyday of the British seaside holiday.
2. Reel History of Britain: Britain's First Teenagers
Melvyn Bragg looks back at when Britain broke free of the burdens of World War II.
1. The 1952 Show: Episode 1
Len is joined by Pam Ayres to reminisce about playing on bomb sites and kiss-chase.
3. The 1952 Show: Episode 3
Arlene Philips joins Len in a quickstep down memory lane as they reminisce about jazz.
Shirley
Drama charting the rise to fame of singer Dame Shirley Bassey.
4. The Story of British Pathé: Around the World
How Pathe captivated audiences with stories from overseas in the age before mass tourism.
The Notorious Bettie Page
Biopic of pin-up queen Bettie Page, who was the target of a Senate investigation.
1959: The Year that Changed Jazz
A look at 1959 albums by Miles Davis, Dave Brubeck, Charles Mingus and Ornette Coleman.
Witness: Civil Rights, USA
Video clips for the classroom. Exploring the civil rights movement in the USA.